Category Archives: DVD/Blu-ray New Releases

New & upcoming 4K UHD/Blu-ray releases of films we think cityonfire.com visitors should know about. Asian, martial arts, cult, classic and other popular titles. Please click on the Amazon.com affiliate links to support this site.

Kingdom of War Part I & II aka King Naresuan (Magnolia)

RELEASE DATE: June 14, 2011 Kingdom of War (aka The Legend of King Naresuan) is a two-part 2007 Thai biographical historical drama film about King Naresuan the Great, who ruled Siam from 1590 until his death in 1605. The Nation calls Part I “a beautiful movie, planned to meticulous detail with the exotic designs and colors of the royal dresses, golden palaces and exotic temples.” Part II was the #1 … Continue reading

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Jackie Chan Film 4-Film Series (Miramax Echo Bridge)

RELEASE DATE: May 2, 2011 Contains: Operation Condor, Operation Condor 2 (Armour of God), Dragon Lord and Twin Dragons. They can also be purchased individually at later dates (click for date details): Operation Condor, Operation Condor 2, Dragon Lord and Twin Dragons.

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Project A Parts 1 & 2 DVDs (Miramax Echo Bridge)

RELEASE DATE: May 5, 2011 Project A is a 1983 Hong Kong martial arts action comedy film written and directed by Jackie Chan. Film stars Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao. Project A Part II in the 1987 sequel also directed by and starring Jackie Chan. Both will be re-issued (separately) on 5/10/11. Note: In regards to the audio tracks, please read this article. Read cityonfire.com’s reviews for Project A … Continue reading

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Operation Condor DVD (Miramax Echo Bridge)

RELEASE DATE: May 24, 2011 Armour of God II: Operation Condor is a 1991 Hong Kong martial arts-action film, directed by and starring Jackie Chan. It is the sequel to his hit “Armour of God”, which was retitled to “Operation Condor 2” in America. Note: In regards to the audio tracks, please read this article.

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Operation Condor 2 aka Armour of God DVD (Miramax Echo Bridge)

RELEASE DATE: May 24, 2011 Armour of God is a 1987 Hong Kong martial arts action film co-directed by, and starring Jackie Chan. It was released in America as “Operation Condor 2,” when in fact, “Operation Condor” is the film’s sequel. Talk about confusion… Note: In regards to the audio tracks, please read this article.

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Dragon Lord DVD (Miramax Echo Bridge)

RELEASE DATE: May 10, 2011 Dragon Lord is a 1982 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by and starring Jackie Chan. It was originally supposed to be a sequel to The Young Master and even had the name Young Master in Love until it was changed to Dragon Lord. It will be re-issued on DVD 5/10/11 Note: In regards to the audio tracks, please read this article.

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Supercop/Twin Dragons Double Feature Blu-ray (Miramax Echo Bridge)

RELEASE DATE: May 15, 2011 Supercop (starring Jackie Chan, Michelle Yeoh and Maggie Cheung) and Twin Dragons (starring Jackie Chan x2, directed by Ringo Lam and Tsui Hark) will both be available for the first time on Blu-ray, and Twin Dragons will be re-issued on DVD (5/24/11). You can also get the Supercop Blu-ray or DVD on its own. Note: In regards to the audio tracks, please read this article.

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Supercop aka Police Story 3 Blu-ray/DVD (Miramax Echo Bridge)

RELEASE DATE: 5/10/11 Supercop (aka Police Story 3), is a 1992 Hong Kong martial arts action crime comedy film starring Jackie Chan, Michelle Yeoh and Maggie Cheung. Available for the first time on Blu-ray, and re-issued on DVD (5/3/11). You can also get the Supercop/Twin Dragons Blu-ray at a special price. Note: In regards to the audio tracks, please read this article.

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Enforcer aka Father is a Hero Blu-ray (Dragon Dynasty)

RELEASE DATE: Pending Enforcer (aka Father Is A Hero) is a 1995 Hong Kong action film directed by Corey Yuen (Righting Wrongs) and starring Jet Li, Anita Mui, Blackie Ko, Yu Rongguang and Damian Lau.

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Platoon Blu-ray/DVD Combo (MGM)

RELEASE DATE: May 24, 2011 MGM Home Entertainment, in conjunction with 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, has announced Platoon for Blu-ray release on May 24, in a BD/DVD combo. This acclaimed semi-autobiographical Vietnam war drama, directed by Oliver Stone, received eight Academy Award nominations, winning four (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Sound and Best Film Editing).

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Equilibrium Blu-ray (Miramax Echo Bridge)

RELEASE DATE: May 10, 2011 It’s Fahrenheit 451, 1984 and Fist of Fury all rolled into one. Directed by Kurt Wimmer (writer of Salt and Law Abiding Citizen) and starring Christian Bale, Sean Bean, William Fichtner. First time on Blu-ray and NOT to be missed.

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Drop Blu-ray/DVD Combo (Funimation)

RELEASE DATE: June 21, 2011 Drop is a Japanese movie based on an autobiographical novel by comedian Hiroshi Shinagawa, who also wrote the screenplay and directed. Funimation will be releasing this Blu-ray on 6/21/11. Apparently, there is no DVD version listing. I assume the Blu-ray might include a DVD copy.

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The Usual Suspects Blu-ray Digibook (MGM)

RELEASE DATE: May 10, 2011 The Bryan Singer (Superman Returns) crime classic arrives, once again, in this special Digitbook Blu-ray version. Starring Gabriel Byrne, Stephen Baldwin, Chazz Palminteri, Kevin Pollak and Pete Postlethwaite.

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Scarface Blu-ray (Universal)

RELEASE DATE: September 6, 2011 In the spring of 1980, the port at Mariel Harbor was opened, and thousands set sail… YOU know the rest. Just order the darn movie. =D For more details, click here. Also available is a $699 version. No lie.

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The Ultimate Fight DVD (Lions Gate)

RELEASE DATE: June 7, 2011 Ready for some adobo? This 1998 re-release is directed by and starring Ernie Reyes Jr. (The Last Dragon, Red Sonja), Corin Nemec, Ernie Reyes Sr. and Shishir Inocalla. When martial arts champion Pinoy (Shishir Inocalla) travels to America, his fighting skills are put to the test when he finds himself in the middle of a violent gang war. Check out a clip.

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